Oatmeal Cookies With Raisins And Walnuts

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease two 17 x 14- inch cookie sheets.
2. In large bowl of electric mixer beat butter, sugars, egg and vanilla at medium- high speed till fluffy. Reduce mixer to low, add in flour and oatmeal, increase mixer speed gradually and beat just till blended. Stir in raisins and nuts.
3. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls dough 2- 1/2 inches apart onto prepared sheets.
4. Bake 1 sheet at a time 17 min or possibly till edges of cookies are lightly browned and tops look dry. Cold on sheet on wire rack 5 min. Remove to rack to cold completely.
5. Notes: These cookies are meant to be eaten freshly baked (within 1 day if stored at room temperature or possibly up to 3 days if refrigerated) they can be wrapped airtight and frzn. Just bring them to room temperature before eating, or possibly thaw a few at a time by microwaving on medium for 1 to 1- 1/2 min. You can also chill or possibly freeze dough, then bake as needed.